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The global headquarters campus of Novus International, Inc. is one of the first pilot projects to be certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) for its sustainable site design, construction and maintenance. The Novus campus, lead by landscape architects SWT Design, was awarded a 3-star rating by SITES, making it the highest rated landscape project in the world.

Novus International, Inc., announces the release of NEXT ENHANCE^®, a source of plant extracts that affects the rumen environment to consistently boost both efficiency and weight gain in beef cattle.

Novus International Inc., a leading manufacturer of animal and human nutrition and health products and Verenium Corporation (Nasdaq: VRNM), a leading industrial biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of high-performance enzymes, today announced the selection of a next-generation phytase as the first enzyme candidate from the two companies’ strategic collaboration to advance toward commercialization. The companies embarked on a strategic partnership in June of last year to develop a suite of new enzyme products from Verenium’s late-stage pipeline in the animal nutrition and health area globally.

Novus International, Inc. was selected by the Arts and Education Council to receive its prestigious Corporate Support of the Arts Award, given annually to one organization that demonstrates a true commitment to the local arts community. Novus has committed its time, resources and people to the artistic well-being of St. Louis. The company empowers its employees to become active in the arts community through philanthropy, education, and basic awareness and appreciation of all its mediums. The award was presented at the 21st Annual Arts Awards ceremony on January 23rd at the
Chase Park Plaza.

 As the dairy industry moves to balancing rations based on the cow’s amino acid requirements, selecting the right methionine supplement in the ration becomes more important. Dairy producers can increase their profitability and double the benefits of traditional, protected methionine supplementation when they use ALIMET^® feed supplement from Novus International, Inc. ALIMET not only supplies the rumen-bypass methionine that cows need but aids rumen efficiency as well. 

The Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) recognized Novus International, Inc. this week with a Circle of Excellence award as part of the organization’s Green Business Challenge. The St. Louis Green Business Challenge is a program organized by the St. Louis RCGA to help St. Louis area companies take the first steps toward sustainable business practices.

Novus International Inc., a leading innovator of animal health and nutrition programs, will present a landmark keynote presentation at the 7th biennial World Agricultural Forum’s Congress where the future of agriculture, broader application of existing technologies and innovations will be discussed by industry, government and civil society. Company President and CEO, Thad Simons, will address how the intersection of animal health and nutrition will be a key driver to sustainably meeting future food production demands.

Without supplementation, cattle on grass are deficient of methionine, an amino acid. When methionine is lacking, growth and performance are limited – and cow-calf producers are missing profit potential. By adding ALIMET® feed supplement from Novus International, Inc. to their herds’ diets, cow-calf producers are supplying the rumen-bypass methionine that cattle need, plus aiding rumen efficiency. This results in improved weaning weights and cows that breed back quicker: double the benefits of traditional, protected methionine supplementation.